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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

John R. Sholl


John R. Sholl, Jr, 69, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at his home.

He was born January 24, 1947, in Galesburg, the son of John R. and Eunice Pettit Sholl, Sr.  He married Sharon K. Henderson on June 8, 1982 in Galesburg.

John is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sharon; his son, John (Renee) McGinnes of Reno, Nevada; seven daughters, Tracey (Pat) Moore and Amelia Welty, both of Galesburg, Lori Zielke of Georgia, Kasey (Jamie) Grawey of Knoxville, Illinois, Heather (Rick) Kent of Galesburg, Tami (Mike) Anderson of Fort Worth, Texas, and Stormy Sholl of Knoxville; 27 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Raymond John Sholl; his sister, Seanith Smith; and one great grandchild, Daniel Reynolds.

John served in the U.S. Army for two years.

He worked as a car salesman for Lakis Ford for 38 years, retiring in 2012.  John graduated from Galesburg High School in 1965.  He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He loved fishing and boating at Lake Bracken.


Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2016 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel.  Rev. James Ecklund will officiate.  Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday May 26, 2016 at the chapel.  Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery with military honors by Harry E. Wiles American Post #381.  Memorials may be made to the family.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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